Come And Celebrate Trafford Day

28/03/2014 15:03:00

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Emirates Old Trafford is throwing open its doors on Saturday 17 May to celebrate everything that is good about the game we all love.

'Trafford Day' will definitely be a date to put in your diaries as the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club will be serving up a double helping of cricket with plenty of side offerings to fill your appetite whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or you will be experiencing the sound of leather on willow for the very first time.

The grassroots of the game will be on display from 2:15pm when the Lancashire Cricket Board (LCB) will host a showcase recreational T20 match between the Central Lancashire League representative XI and the Last Man Stands XI.

This will be a great opportunity for the amateur players of the sport to show their skills and passion for the game in front of a large crowd. The teams have just recently been announced:

Lake Garage Central Lancashire League XI

Robert Cross (captain) - Heywood CC

James Rawlinson - Walsden CC

J Hooson - Walsden CC

Chris Schofield - Littleborough CC

Scott Butterworth - Rochdale CC

Daniel Pawson (wk) - Heywood CC

Simon Wright - Crompton CC

Oliver Makin - Norden CC

Steven Cheetham - Clifton CC

Michael Burns - Littleborough CC

Dale Highton - Rochdale CC

Last Man Stands XI

Mark Law (captain) - Magnificent Marauding Mongeese

Sulaymaan Butt - Leap29 Lightning

Tom Mitcham - UMCC Freshers

Niall Boyle - UMCC Sri Lanka

Tom Atkinson - UMCC Sri Lanka

Mark Costin - Education CC

David Phillips - UMCC Tour Team

Tom Walker (wk) - Top Scousers

Elliot Gerrard - UMCC Sri Lanka

Adam Rogers - UMCC Tour Team

Kelan Florentine - Cherry Tree CC

Tom Hutton - UMCC Freshers

Following this game, Lancashire Lightning, buoyed by their England stars, James Anderson, Jos Buttler and Stephen Parry, the latter two of whom will be returning from playing in the ICC T20 World Cup, will pit their wits against Worcestershire Royals (7pm) to mark the start of their NatWest T20 Blast home campaign.

Throughout the day, there will be a number of activities to keep everybody entertained and we will also be showing the FA Cup Final on video screens throughout the ground.

Tickets are available to buy now and there's a fantastic offer especially for those who are involved in LCB affiliated Leagues and clubs.

Adults and Juniors (aged 15 & under) can secure their seat for just £2 by calling the LCCC Box Office on 0161 282 4000, selecting option 2 and providing details of the Club / League they are part of. Juniors aged 11 or under can attend for free when they become a Thunderbolt Member: Click here for more information.

Alternatively, if you would like to organise a group trip with your team or other members of your club, simply give our Box Office a call on the above number and our friendly staff will be more than happy to help organise tickets for you and your party, allowing you all to sit together in your preferred choice of stand and benefit from the fantastic £2 price.